YWCA's Week Without Violence Oct. 11-17 Addictions and community support worker programs available at UCW Academy of Health
Ascentis announces the release of Manager Self-Service in Ascentis HR v8.0.Ascentis Corporation, a market leader in easy-to-use human resources software and online payroll services, announces the release of Ascentis Manager Self-Service (MSS), available in the latest version of Ascentis HR. Ascentis MSS enhances the management decision-making process by offering advanced workflow capabilities, data analytics and automated communication through an intuitive new user interface.
Traveling Healthcare Staffing Company, Medical Solutions, Inc. Receives the Honorable Mention AwardTraveling healthcare staffing company, Medical Solutions, Inc. announced today that it has been distinguished with an Honorable Mention Award in the BBB's 2009 Integrity Awards competition. This award focuses on demonstrated ethical business practices with key stakeholders including customers, employees and the community at large, rather than a company's growth, profitability or popularity.
The Leadership Training World Has ExpandedZenger Folkman, a management and leadership development company, announced today the launching of its new "customer-centric" Web site and thought-leadership blog on leadership development.
Office Administrators Essential to Positive Work Environment, Says InstructorHealthy Workplace Month runs to November 1, 2009
The Training Associates Appoints New Business Development ManagerTrainer Consultant & Solutions Provider Hires Bruce Berfield to Manage New Partnerships
More Than 9 in 10 Employees Disengaged When Changed Not Implemented WellGlobal Engagement Study of 28,000 Employees from 15 Countries
Oracle Unveils PeopleSoft Enterprise Human Capital Management 9.1 and PeopleTools 8.50Customer-Driven Enhancements Help Maximize Productivity, Performance and ROI
OSHA Fines MillerCoors for Employee ElectrocutionBehind efforts to assist organized labor and improve the balance between work and family, increasing workplace safety is a top priority for President Barack Obama and the 111th Congress. Both the President and congressional leaders have vowed more funding for the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and stiffer penalties for workplace safety violations. MillerCoors brewery is the latest target of the new administration's emphasis on safety in the workplace.
The Third Circuit Provides Guidance on Thorny FMLA and ADA IssuesThe United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit's recent decision in Erdman v. Nationwide Insurance Co.1 No. 07-3796 (Sept. 23, 2009) provides much-needed guidance to employers on several Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) issues including : (1) how to analyze FMLA hours eligibility when the employee claims off-the-clock work, (2) what is considered a protected activity for purposes of an FMLA retaliation claim, and (3) how the ADA applies to employees who request leave to care for a disabled family member.
Energize your Email; Jumpstart your Networking Do your email messages portray you as a competent professional or an insensitive ignoramus? Email communicates at the speed of light. But along with our quest for speed and efficiency, we also should eliminate bad grammar, misspelled words, sloppy writing, and rudeness.
Nationally and in Massachusetts, Employee Misclassification Receives Renewed AttentionCompanies drawing scrutiny over misclassification of workers in wage/hour cases
Healthcare Organizations Address Human Capital Business Challenges with UltiPro® Ultimate Software (Nasdaq:ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, announced today that long-term healthcare customers, including Homewood Retirement Centers, Mather LifeWays, and Holiday Home Health, are reporting significant improvements as a result of UltiPro’s comprehensive human capital management (HCM) features—including UltiPro’s sophisticated reporting, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) model, and robust functionality.
HCI TM in Life Sciences Conference, 1/26-27, 2010 in Princeton, NJHuman Capital Institute Opens Registration for
2010 Talent Management in Life Sciences Conference,
January 26-27, 2010 in Princeton, New Jersey
$300 Discount for Registrations Received by October 30
iCIMS Honored for Delivering Outstanding Customer Support Software-as-a-Service Provider Named the Winner of the UK’s Sift Media 2009 Software Satisfaction Awards
Workscape / HCI Study Reveals Weakness in Most Companies’ Performance Management PracticesWorkscape’s Performance Manager Aims to Remove Barriers and Improve Transparency, Accountability and Communication
Secova will be presenting The Practical Considerations to COBRA AdministrationSecova, Inc. a leading provider of human resource and benefits management services, announced today that Jim Kelly, Vice President of Business Development and Karen Kerns, COBRA Unit Account Executive for Secova have been asked to speak at the National Retail Federation’s Human Resources Executives Summit .
Dependent Eligibility Practice Leader, Dianne Geiger-Chin Loy Joins HRAdvanceDependent Eligibility Practice Leader, Dianne Geiger-Chin Loy Joins HRAdvance to lead expansion into health plan cost containment arena.
Simple Strategies to Keep Up With The Pace of Constant Change In today's economic climate, individuals and entire organizations are overwhelmed by continuous changes in leadership, direction and priorities. With so many factors beyond the control of supervisors, managers and executives, it's easy to forget the one thing individuals can control is their reaction to change.
Wienken & Associates Financial Services Is Now uFinancial Wienken & Associates, a provider of financial services to the Central PA community, today announced that it has changed its name to uFinancial.
Living in More Than One World Work-life lessons from the legendary Peter Drucker
Medical Travel Company Satori World Medical Announces RelationshipMedical Travel Company Satori World Medical Announces Relationship with Managing General Underwriter GreenWood International Insurance Services (GWI)
CEO Confidence Improves, The Conference Board Reports Third Consecutive Quarterly Increase The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence, which had increased in the second quarter of 2009, increased further in the third quarter. The Measure now stands at 63, up from 55 in the previous quarter (a reading of more than 50 points reflects more positive than negative responses). This is the third consecutive increase. The survey includes about 100 business leaders in a wide range of industries.
IS HEALTHCARE JUST AS UNFIT AS SOCIETY?To meet the extraordinary challenges that healthcare organizations are facing today, it is important to understand the correlation between the choices of employees personal habits (lifestyle, disciplines and behavior) and the impact they have on a consistent performance – in both life and business outcomes.
Chally Launches Comprehensive Talent Management ProgramThe HR Chally Group has launched a new program named Talent Audit 3.0, which provides access to skill comparisons and overall success potentials with predictive accuracy similar to the way a DNA strand identifies genetic makeup of each individual.
Practical Considerations To COBRA AdministrationChanging rules, regulations and court cases make COBRA extremely complex. The improper design, compliance and administration of COBRA can have costly results for employers with high employee turnover. It is Secova’s purpose to heighten awareness of COBRA policies and procedures in order to contend with the high-turnover rate indicative of the retail industry.
Special Counsel to Exhibit at the International Paralegal Management Association Special Counsel to Exhibit at the International Paralegal Management Association 25th Annual Conference & Exposition
Ultimate Software Hosts Interactive Human Resources Workshop in Chicago, ILUltimate Software (Nasdaq: ULTI), a leading provider of end-to-end strategic human resources, payroll, and talent management solutions, today announced it will host a free, interactive human resources workshop on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at the Fairmont Chicago Millennium Park in Chicago, IL.
National Boss Day Sheds Light on Management Challenges in Tough Times Bestselling Author's Research of Top Companies Produces Guide for Success in Tight Economy
INSITE SECURITY ROLLS OUT HUMAN FACTOR INTEGRITY ASSURANCE PRACTICEFormer FBI Deception Expert to Provide “Human Lie-Detector” Service to Clients to Help them Avoid Investing in Fraudulent Vehicles
National Boss Day Sheds Light on Management Challenges in Tough Times Bestselling Author's Research of Top Companies Produces Guide for Success in
Tight Economy
Severance Policies Important as Economy RecoversAs the unemployment rate catapulted upwards to nearly 10 percent over the past year, the importance of severance polices was prevalent at companies across the country. The 2009 BenchmarkPro results showed that 55.2 percent of companies surveyed currently have a severance policy in place.
Students given “A” by Corporate Canada Leaders of Tomorrow Conference Gives New Opportunity to Students from Priority Neighbourhoods
OurExperienceCounts.com Introduces 30-Day Free Access to Resume Seminar SeriesValuable workshops show the experienced worker how to advertise best skills
Hurley Write Launches Expanded Online Writing Solutions to Help Businesses Increase EfficienciesHurley Write Launches Expanded Online Writing Solutions to Help Businesses Increase Efficiencies and Improve Employee Communication in Down Economy
Customized writing solution’s online courses provides economical and eco-friendly corporate training and development tool for businesses
Former Executive Publishes Book on H.R. Integration & OptimizationEric Schneider, a St. Louis area Human Resources executive has recently published a business book entitled, The H.R. Predicament: Balancing Functional Excellence and Process Integration.
Kronos® Supports Principles of Magnet® with Staffing and Scheduling Solution Nurses attest that ease-of-use and advanced functionality offered by Kronos enable delivery of quality care
Employee statutory and public holiday entitlements – global comparisonsEmployees in Finland, Brazil and France are entitled to the greatest amount of statutory annual leave and those in India, Canada and China, the least
Employees in Japan and India have the highest number of public holidays while those in the United Kingdom, Netherlands and Australia, the least
Lithuanian and Brazilian employees potentially have access to the most generous holiday entitlements overall
Prescription Solutions Receives Re-Certification from TIPPSSM For Pharmacy Benefits Transparency Prescription Solutions Receives Re-Certification from TIPPSSM For Pharmacy Benefits Transparency Standards 2010 Standards provide employers with the most rigorous level of drug purchasing transparency available in the marketplace
Oct. 28 IHRIM Webinar Demonstrates how to Improve Business ValueWorkforce Management & HR Technology Go “Lean”
VisionPoint® Names Business Training Library its Small Business Training Solutions PartnerBusiness Training Library, the leading provider of online and on-demand training solutions for small and mid-sized businesses nationwide, and VisionPoint®, a world-class content producer offering fast and flexible training solutions that jump-start and sustain essential results-generating skills, announced today that they have expanded their long-time partnership. Understanding that small and mid-sized businesses are challenged with diverse and unique training needs and limited development resources, VisionPoint® selected Business Training Library as its small business partner of choice.
Talent Industry Leaders to Sponsor HCI Learning and Development Innovation ConferenceTalent Industry Leaders to Sponsor
HCI Learning and Development Innovation Conference,
Scheduled for October 27 and 28 in San Francisco
HCI Learning & Development Conference Sponsors AnnouncedTalent Industry Leaders to Sponsor
HCI Learning and Development Innovation Conference,
Scheduled for October 27 and 28 in San Francisco
ERISAclaim.com Announced 2010 ERISA Seminars for Healthcare Overpayment For the first time in U.S. healthcare history, ERISAclaim.com is offering the nation's first two-day ERISA Program for overpayment dispute and claim denials, starting from January 12-13, 2010, in Chicago Illinois, for healthcare providers, managed-care third-party payers (TPA), benefits administrators and healthcare attorneys as well as the state regulators. This two-day ERISA seminar is mainly designed to train skilled ERISA Appeal Staff to fight over new claim crisis, and to develop the Special Appeals Department for doctors and hospitals, in conjunction with our optional ERISA Certification Programs for ERISA Claim Appeal Specialist.
Wienken & Associates Financial Services Is Now uFinancial Wienken & Associates, a provider of financial services to the Central PA community, today announced that it has changed its name to uFinancial.
Organizations See Value in Automating Paid Time Off (PTO) ProcessSaaShr.com Automates Comprehensive Payroll Company (CPC) Clients’ PTO Processes with Partnership
STAFFING INDUSTRY FIRMS TAKE LONG-RANGE APPROACH TO SELECTING A FINANCING PARTNERReliable and immediate access to capital still of concern; however business owners begin to re-focus on future needs.
Suicide Prevention part I National Suicide Prevention Week was September 6-12, 2009. Having a week dedicated to this cause is so important in saving many lives. Of course the goal is to spread the word every day of the year.
Community Involvement Helps Prevent CrimeCDI College helps train resourceful law enforcement officers
More Than A Quarter of Employers Think More Employees are Calling in Sick with Fake Excuses More Than A Quarter of Employers Think More Employees are Calling in Sick with Fake Excuses Due to Stress Tied to the Recession, Finds CareerBuilder¹s Annual Survey
Employers Share Most Unusual Reasons Employees Used to Explain an Absence
AUTHORIA ANNOUNCES ‘DECISION VIEWS’ PRODUCT ENHANCEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT ROADMAPAUTHORIA ANNOUNCES ‘DECISION VIEWS’ PRODUCT
ENHANCEMENTS AND DEVELOPMENT ROADMAP
WITH REALIGNMENT OF ORGANIZATION
Dramatically Advances Solution With Enhanced Visualization Reporting Capabilities
Targets New Customer Priorities for Multi-Million Dollar Capital Investment
Redefines Management Structure into Customer-Centric Leadership Groups
AUTHORIA DELIVERS LATEST VERSION OF NEXT GENERATION TALENT MANAGEMENT PLATFORMAUTHORIA DELIVERS LATEST VERSION OF NEXT
GENERATION TALENT MANAGEMENT PLATFORM
BUILT EXCLUSIVELY AROUND CUSTOMER DRIVERS
Supports ‘Decision Views’ Roadmap with Expanded
Reporting and Business Goals Alignment Capability
Simplifies Multi-Vendor Data Challenges with Increased
Product Flexibility and Integration Enhancements
AUTHORIA AND CITRIX TO DEMO AUTHORIA TALENT MANAGEMENT ON IPHONE AND OTHER MOBILE DEVICESAUTHORIA AND CITRIX TO DEMO AUTHORIA TALENT MANAGEMENT ON IPHONE AND OTHER MOBILE DEVICES AT HR TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
The myth of "a happy employee is a motivated employee" is exploded by researchThe myth of "a happy employee is a motivated employee"
is exploded by research outlined in new book "Hundred Percenters"
Funding Retiree Medical Through a CaptiveMany employers are concerned about the growing cost of retiree benefits. They wrestle with several solutions for funding retirement benefits. One alternative solution is funding retiree benefits in a captive.
Breaking Through the SilosUsing Captives to Integrate Disability and Workers’ Compensation Data
FIRST® APPOINTS FIVE NEW REGIONAL DIRECTORSFIRST® APPOINTS FIVE NEW REGIONAL DIRECTORS IN ARIZONA, HAWAII,
LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK, NORTH CAROLINA, AND CANADA
Workscape’s Second Annual Hunger Awareness “Gives Back” Road Tour Kicks Off from the 12th AnnualWorkscape’s Second Annual Hunger Awareness “Gives Back” Road Tour Kicks Off from the 12th Annual
HR Technology Conference
Leading HR Software & Services Provider Takes to the Road, Making Donations to Local Food Pantries
ADP National Employment ReportNonfarm private employment decreased 254,000 from August to September 2009 on a
seasonally adjusted basis, according to the ADP National Employment Report®. The estimated
change of employment from July to August was revised by 21,000, from a decline of 298,000 to
a decline of 277,000.
Ceradyne Inc. Live on Latest Version of Kronos® Workforce Central® Suite Ceradyne Inc., a worldwide leader in the development and production of advanced technical ceramics, and a long-standing Kronos® Incorporated customer, has completed its upgrade to version 6.1 of the Kronos Workforce Central® suite. Ceradyne is one of nearly 200 customers to go live on the latest version of Workforce Central in the seven months since the product became available.
Magnetek Goes Live on Latest Version of Kronos® Workforce Central® Suite Kronos® Incorporated today announced that Magnetek employees in Canada, the U.K., and the U.S. are live on version 6.1 of the Workforce Central® suite. Magnetek, a leading manufacturer of digital power and motion control systems, uses Kronos for time and attendance, absence management, and HR and payroll. Magnetek is one of nearly 200 customers to go live on the latest version of Workforce Central in the seven months since the product became available.
CedarCrestone Announces the Availability of the CedarCrestone 2009–2010 HR Systems Survey CedarCrestone Announces the Availability of the CedarCrestone 2009–2010
HR Systems Survey White Paper, 12th Annual Edition
Restrained Hiring and Moderation in Job Loss Expected for Q4, According to Quarterly Job Forecast Restrained Hiring and Moderation in Job Loss Expected for Q4, According to
Quarterly Job Forecast from CareerBuilder and USA TODAY
Employers Begin to Restore Pay Levels and Rehire Laid Off Employees
Business & Legal Reports, Inc. Unveils New Corporate NameNew Brand Reflects Company's Vision and Depth of Online Services
Hispanic College Fund Launches Hispanic Youth Institute TodayCommunity-led, year-round programming to empower students for success in college, career and community service.
HODES IQ OFFERS INSIGHT ON HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION A NEW TALENT ACQUISITION HODES IQ OFFERS INSIGHT ON HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION A NEW TALENT ACQUISITION AND MANAGEMENT SOLUTION
Building a business case and working with a consultative provider can make all the difference
B-52 LeadershipLeadership and workgroup performance expert Kevin Herring describes in this month's Management In Real Life column how a World War II B-52 bomber crew's operating practices can help today's businesses.
RiseSmart Showcases Tech-Savvy Outplacement Solution at 12th Annual HR Technology Conference RiseSmart Transition Concierge, hailed as a disruptive innovation in outplacement services, takes center stage at HRE Chicago expo, Sept. 30 - Oct. 1
Working Mother Magazine Lists DuPont as Among the Top 100 Best Places to Work DuPont Recognized for Flexible Work Practices and Childcare Support
Milwaukee/NARI Members Offer Tips That Work for Home OfficesJust in time for National Work at Home Week October 4 - 10, members of the Milwaukee chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (Milwaukee/NARI) offer tips on setting up home offices.
REDUCE COSTS BY LOWERING EMPLOYEE TURNOVER AND INCREASING ENGAGEMENTIt may seem strange to you to talk about employee retention with the high
rate of unemployment here in the US? However, a recent study indicates that
45% of today's workers are not happy and as soon as the economy turns
around, they plan to leave. Let The Herman Group and its team of very
experienced consultants help you address your engagement and turnover issues
right away. We have an impressive track record and stand ready to help you.
Retailers Achieve Fast Payback with Kronos® Workforce Management Solutions From ensuring an optimally scheduled store to selecting the best-fit associates, retailers must make effective workforce decisions. Retailers are increasingly turning to Kronos® Incorporated to control labor costs, minimize compliance risk, and grow revenue. And they are increasingly citing fast payback as a result.
Kronos® Announces Workforce Acquisition™ 8.5 Kronos® Incorporated today announced availability of Workforce Acquisition™ 8.5.
Kronos® Experiencing Surge in Demand for Managed Services Offering Recognizing that many organizations want to partner with a vendor that can provide them with complete control over how they acquire, deploy, and manage their workforce management solution, Kronos® Incorporated is seeing a surge in demand for its Managed Services offering.
Experts Connection Offers Dual Perspectives on How to Get Hired by Venture Capital or Private EquityOctober Teleseminar Offers Views from VC and Equity Funded Employers Looking to Hire, and C-Level Executives Looking to Get Hired
Award Winning Health System Selects Halogen for Performance ManagementSt. Luke¹s Health System drives values in practice, excellent performance,
and alignment of individual performance with organizational goals; uses
Halogen to support reputation for excellence in patient care
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Issues New Guidance on Age Discrimination WaiversEqual Employment Opportunity Commission Issues New Guidance on Age Discrimination Waivers and Severance Agreements
New Hope for Unemployed MY360 Degree Feedback Makes Job Applications More Credible to RecruiterJob-seekers can attract the attention of recruiters to their job applications with MY360 Degree Feedback, a new offering that provides a wide array of reliable information from those who know their skills best.
Kaplan-Gardner POV: Leaner and Meaner, Digital Marketing Agencies Resume Hiring and Continue LayoffsDigital marketing agencies will continue to lay off employees in 2009 and into 2010 and resume hiring with a refined focus on employees with specialized skills. Kaplan-Gardner interviewed 15 senior executives from the top digital marketing agencies to gather their insights and perspectives on staffing and employment and how the industry is responding.
Colonial Life Ranked Number One in Customer Service SurveyColonial Life & Accident Insurance Company ranked number one in customer service in a recent LIMRA consortium survey of worksite insurance carriers.
Drastic Increase in Government Jobs Expected Soon More than 270,000 mission critical jobs to be added by 2012
IT Jobs Market Improves by 23 Percent in Q3 Report CV ScreenCV Screen the specialist IT Recruitment Agency reports a 23% increase in the demand for IT professionals in the 3rd quarter of 2009.
Bernard Hodes Group Releases ‘theLens’New digital tool aids HR strategy by visualizing online conversations
Despite Economic Improvements, Most Companies Not Ready to Restore Executive Pay CutsDespite Economic Improvements, Most Companies Not Ready to Restore Executive Pay Cuts, Watson Wyatt Survey Finds
Many Strengthening Focus on Improved Pay-for-Performance, Risk Assessment
New Hope For UnemployedMY360 Degree Feedback Makes Job Applications More Credible To Recruiters
Smoke, Mirrors and Resumes: EmployeeScreenIQ Tackles Growing Threat of Diploma MillsArticle by background screening provider examines the allure of phony academic degrees and the damage they cause to employers
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Changes to HIPPA RulesThe American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) expanded HIPAA by requiring new notices in the event of an unauthorized use, access, or disclosure of protected health information (PHI). If a "covered entity" discovers a breach in privacy and security protocols, it is required to provide, within 60 days of discovery, notice by first class mail to each individual whose PHI has been (or is reasonably believed to have been) breached.
Secova Receives Innovation-All Stars Award for Dependent Eligibility Management ProgramSecova is pleased to announce that it has received the 2009 Innovation All-Stars Award from Field Media for their Dependent Eligibility Management Programs and Practices. Field Media, a national healthcare publisher, recognized Secova for helping their clients reduce health benefit costs, maintain fiduciary responsibility and manage eligibility for hundreds of thousands of employees.
Six Sponsors Back Human Capital Institute's Upcoming Employee Engagement Conference, October 27-28,Six industry sponsors have pledged their support to the Human Capital Institute's 2009 Employee Engagement Conference, a knowledge- and skill-building event for talent leaders, which will take place in Boston, Massachusetts, October 27 to 28, 2009. The event host and organizer, HCI, is a professional association and think tank defining and advancing the business science of strategic talent management and new economy leadership.
Yoh Reports Tech Wages Stabilize in First Half of 2009 Technology wages trended slightly upward in the second quarter of 2009, according to the Yoh Index of Technology Wages
. Wages increased 1.07 percent year-over-year, supporting evidence that wages may be on the rise as we move into the next quarter.
The Conference Board Finds That The Recession Did Not Substantially Alter Institutional Investment
Despite Severe Losses Across Virtually All Asset Classes, The Conference Board
Finds That The Recession Did Not Substantially Alter Institutional Investment Strategies
Yamaha Corp. of America Selects UltiPro® as Its Single-Source Human Capital Management Solution
Yamaha Corporation of America Selects UltiPro® as Its Single-Source Human Capital Management Solution
KEVIN WHEELER SPEAKS EXCLUSIVELY TO PAGEUP PEOPLE ON THE FUTURE OF TALENT MANAGEMENT
leading Integrated Talent Management solutions provider, PageUp People, speak exclusively to Kevin Wheeler, globally renowned speaker, author, teacher and consultant in human capital acquisition and development, on the future of Talent Management.
Accurate Background Adds Taleo Business Edition™ to Partner Roster
Integration improves efficiency and simplifies the background screening process
Organizations See Value in Automating Paid Time Off (PTO) Process
SaaShr.com Automates Comprehensive Payroll Company (CPC) Clients’ PTO Processes with Partnership
PerkinElmer NTD Laboratories Joins Aetna’s Network
NTD Laboratories’ free-Beta hCG screening test for Down Syndrome now covered by Aetna
3rd Quarter Wrap-Up
Companies are eagerly adding workers in such fields as cloud computing, computer security, business analytics, and IT services for government and health-care providers
AN INSIDE-OUT JOB
It's always easy to write or speak about "them." But what about us? Do we have our act together?
Why Sales Are Faltering In This Economy, And What To Do About It
IS IT TIME TO TRULY HELP BUYERS BUY?
National College in Liberty to Host Career Fair October 27
Free Admittance for Both Job Seekers and Employers